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After years of unrest, Ethiopians are riding an unlikely wave of hope. Will it last?

When Ethi¬o¬pia's prime minister resigned in February after more than five years in office, there was little reason to think his successor would be an improvement.

To fight terrorism, know how it works

Terror is driven by networks in the modern world. Understanding these networks is fundamental in fighting the threats these groups pose. With modern technology terrorists have access to most parts of the globe and an array of weapons, including everyday items that can be easily weaponised.

How a Muslim community overcame disinformation linking vaccines to autism

It was the worst case in decades, and officials directly linked it to disgraced UK doctor Andrew Wakefield

Deforestation in Somaliland: Challenges and Solutions

After Somaliland declared its independence, local people in many parts of Somaliland cut down the remaining forest cover for livelihood, income generation and energy.

Ethiopia-Eritrea conflict, 20 years on: Brothers still at war

Jubbaland President initiates efforts to release Qailbi-dhagah

Somalia's Southern regional state is initiating efforts to free Abdikarim Muse Qalbi-dhagah, who was handed over to Ethiopian government last year, officials confirmed on Sunday.

Refugee who came to Utah with little now med-school bound

A Somali woman, who arrived to the U.S. as a refugee five years ago speaking very little English, gave one of the graduation speeches at the University of Utah about how she earned a chemistry degree and got accepted to start medical school at the University of Minnesota.

This Canadian artist is shining a light on Somalia with a photo tribute to his grandmother

'I wanted to show the beautiful and amazing and resilient people that we are'

Uhuru says Kenya cannot be safe if Somalia is unstable

The Kenyan government has warned that the activities of foreign powers seeking to undermine the government in Mogadishu are a threat to regional security.

Meet your Muslim neighbour celebrates one-year anniversary of opening doors to Calgarians

On the first Saturday of the month, Baitun Nur Mosque opens its doors to those who are curious to learn more about Islam and their Muslim neighbours.

New Ethiopian PM Abiye Ahmed due in Kenya for talks with President Kenyatta

NAIROBI - Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiye Ahmed is expected in the country on Sunday for talks with President Uhuru Kenyatta on regional integration, peace and security.

Somali refugees are being deported to Kenya and Tanzania

The Home Office is refusing to acknowledge the Somali identity of Bajuni asylum seekers.

AMISOM commanders raise concerns over Somali army preparedness

A UN security council resolution requiring the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to withdraw by 2021 is causing a lot of debate among the AMISOM commanders in regard to the preparedness of the Somali National Army (SNA) to take on the challenge.

UN says floods affected over 630,000 people in Somalia

Over 630,000 people have been affected by floods after Shabelle and Jubba rivers breached their banks, according to aid officials.

UN expert calls for end of child soldiers in Somalia

A UN expert has called for an end to the use of minors in armed conflict in Somalia.

What is behind UAE's military build-up in Socotra?

The flag of the United Arab Emirates has been raised over public buildings in Yemen's Socotra, an island near Somalia's northeastern coast that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Campaign to help Muslims quit smoking before Ramadan launches in Tower Hamlets

A campaign launched by Tower Hamlets Council invites Muslims in the community to sign up to 'Quit Tobacco Before Ramadan' for help and support to quit smoking and chewing tobacco in the lead-up to Ramadan.

Exclusive: Massive military base buildup suggests the U.S. shadow war in Somalia is only getting bigger

The U.S. military is dramatically expanding its operations at a former Soviet air strip in Somalia, constructing more than 800 beds at the Baledogle base, VICE News has learned. The construction at the secretive base marks the latest example of America's growing and controversial shadow war in Africa.

Investigators believe ICRC security guard played crucial role in nurse kidnapping

The Somali government said that it has made headway in the investigation of the ICRC nurse who was kidnapped from the ICRC compound on Wednesday evening.

Teachers flee, schools close in Kenya with al-Shabab attacks

Every school day, Abdirizack Hussein Bashir rises at dawn for an eight-kilometer (five-mile) trek through a dangerous forest where he sometimes faces harassment by Kenyan army patrols hunting down extremists.